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Gene Starwind
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The main character, Gene Starwind, is the typical space hero...
in other words, he's a gun toting, arrogant womanizer. Fortunately, he has the skills to back up his boasts. As a child, he
watched as his father was killed by space pirates before his very eyes, and as a result, he despises all pirates. |
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Even after forming Starwind and Hawking Enterprises
with his partner, Jim, Gene still dreamed of going into space and assuming the life of an outlaw in search of fame and treasure.
He certainly got more than his fair share of both. |
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In addition to being an ace pilot, and quite adept
at grappler ship combat, Gene is quite capable in both hand-to-hand and armed combat. His favorite weapon, however, is his
Caster gun. A relic from ancient times, it fires Caster shells, bullets which contain magic. Because it is a different type
of magic than the Tao magic used by the pirates who are pursuing him, it is especially deadly against them. Unfortunately
because it is such an old weapon, ammunition is not easy to come by, and Jim is forever cautioning his partner to go easy
on the ammo, because they have no idea how long it will be before they can get more. |
James 'Jim' Hawking
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The other half of Starwind and Hawking Enterprises, Jim
Hawking is truly a child prodigy. He is the son of a famous computer hacker known as the Computer Wizard, but beyond that,
nothing is known of his family (although it is implied that his parents are dead). While it's never made clear exactly how
he and Gene ended up as partners, Jim does consider himself the brains of the operation. |
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Jim gets along well with pretty much everyone, eventually
even overcoming his distrust of Suzuka. He sees Melfina as a sort of mother figure, lending support to the theory that his
own parents are no longer around. |
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In addition to being the computer, electronics,
and mechanical whiz kid, Jim also attempts to keep a handle on Gene's extravegent ways, constantly reminding his older partner
how little money they have left, and how hard finding Caster shells is becoming. |
Aisha Clan-Clan
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Aisha Clan-Clan is a Ctarl-Ctarl, a race of cat-like
beings. She was an Ambassador for the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire, sent out on a mission to find the Galactic Leyline for the glory
of the Empire. Unfortunately, a run-in with Gene and crew found her stripped of her Ambassadorship and without money or support
from her homeland. Determined to complete her mission, she is forced to take on various part time jobs until she finally hooks
up with the crew of the Outlaw Star. |
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In addition to having super strength that is typical
of the Ctarl-Ctarl, Aisha can transform into an even more powerful form... a beast resembling a cross between a wolf and a
tiger with amazing destructive power. While all Ctarl-Ctarl are blessed with this ability, few of her race can match her strength
in either of her forms. |
Gilliam II
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The artificial intelligence that serves as the computer
of the Outlaw Star is known as Gilliam II. Being the computer of the most advanced ship in the galaxy, Gilliam is rather
proud of his abilities. He is able to service the ship thanks to countless small cylindrical workers, one of which Jim
painted pink to distinguish it from the others. This "incarnation" of Gilliam is often carried with Gene and company while
they are outside of the ship. |
Twilight Suzuka
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A renowned and feared assassin throughout the Galaxy,
the woman they call "Twilight" Suzuka is both beautiful and deadly. Wielding a wooden bokken which can't be detected by weapons
scanners, she prides herself on her ability to assassinate her targets exactly at the time she promises. Her nickname, "Twilight",
refers to her preferred time for carrying out such executions. Her normal sword technique is more than sufficient for disposing
of normal opponents, but Suzuka also has several hidden techniques that she only uses against worthy opponents. You have to
admit, someone who can cut through an oncoming bus with a wooden sword is not someone you would like as an enemy. It is said
that no one has ever been targeted by Suzuka and lived, however, one was spared... |
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Suzuka was contracted by one of Fred Luo's rivals to
take him out, in response to Fred's increasing success in the weapons market. However, Gene enters the situation, offering
to protect Fred in exchange for weapons and equipment for the Outlaw Star. Gene manages to defeat Suzuka, making her
promise to kill him before Fred. However... Suzuka finds Gene to be interesting company, and she has no love for the
pirates, so she joins the crew for some interstellar adventure. |
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It seems Suzuka's parents were killed by a member of
the Anten Seven who had stolen her appearence. To get her revenge, she dedicated herself to the mastery of swordsmanship,
developing new techniques for the day when she would finally face her tormentor. |
Melfina
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Melfina is a bio-android built by Gwen Kahn using alien
technology even he did not understand. Her purpose? Navigate to the center of the Galactic Leyline and once there, unlock
its secrets. |
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Built as a very advanced model, Melfina is a synthetic
human, but lives and breathes like anyone else. At the conclusion to the quest for the Galactic Leyline, Melfina makes a wish
to be with Gene always, and the part of her that interfaces with the Leyline vanishes along with it... whether this means
she is now a human is not revealed. |
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In general, though, Melfina is like a naive young girl
living in constant wonder and amazement at the diversity of the universe. She has a special interest in cooking, and is on
good terms with the other members of the Outlaw Star's crew. And as has already been mentioned, is in love with Gene... an
affection that he returns ever so slightly. |
Fred Luo
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Fred Luo is a successful arms and weapons dealer who
makes his base of operations on Sentinel III. He's also mentally messed up. Gene and Jim dread visiting him, for he is
rather... forward... with his feelings, and as Jim said, "I never know how to act around him." Regardless, he frequently sells
weapons and equipment for the Outlaw Star to our heroes, and even goes so far as to sponsor them in the Space Race. |
Harry MacDougall
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Not quite Outlaws, and not quite Pirates, the two MacDougall
Brothers, Ron (the elder) and Harry (the younger) are feared throughout the galaxy. Selling their services to the highest
bidder, they have no loyalties except to each other, and will willingly betray a former client for the right price. Harry is not Ron's blood brother, however. He is a Construct, a human cloned
from the genes of another. Also, after being wounded in a battle with Gene he is given a robotic arm. As he is also not-quite human, he has decided that he is in love with Melfina
and will do anything to make her his. While this initially seems to be nothing more than a selfish crush, Harry does prove
that he loves her and sacrifices himself to save Melfina. Harry
is also an ace pilot, repeatedly going head to head with Gene in grappler combat, but despite his best efforts is never able
to defeat him. |
Ron MacDougall
You Know the yada from the previous bio! Ron truly does love his younger brother, even if they are not truly blood kin, and
frequently goes to extreme lengths to protect him. Like
Gene, Ron posesses a Caster gun, although it is a much more elaborate looking device. He also has access to the most advanced
technology of the Space Forces and the Pirate Guilds, although we never learn whether it was bought, stolen, or given in payment
for services. |
Hot Ice Hilda
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An Outlaw of some renown, Hilda, nicknamed "Hot Ice",
pulled off a spectacular heist, stealing the XGP15A-2, which is actually the Outlaw Star Spaceship, and the android Melfina
out from under the noses of both the Space Forces and the Pirate Guilds that built it. Captain of she ship Horus, she is well
connected in the Outlaw underground, being old friends with the mechanic Swanzo as well as various others. |
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Hilda has no problem with elimating anyone in the way
of accomplishing her mission, ultimately even giving her own life, killing herself and several pirates, allowing Gene
and company to escape. Gene's experience with her changed his life, and though she was killed, he did have some feelings for
her. |
Swanzo and Mikey
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The Corbonite known as Swanzo makes his home on the
Outlaw space station Blue Heaven. There, with his partner, he sells his mechanical abilities to other Outlaws in need of repairs
and upgrades. He is a longtime friend of Hilda, and was willing to assist Gene after learning of her death. His only distinguishing
characteristic is a malfunctioning translation that occasionally renders his speach as jibberish. |
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Swanzo's partner, the bespeckled Mikey, is another
starship mechanic. They do seem to be equal partners in their operation, and like his Corbonite friend, Mikey has no problem
helping Gene to pay off their debt to Hilda. |
Gene's Father
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Gene's father was a pilot who was teaching Gene how
to fly their spaceship when they were attacked by pirates. His father pushed him into the escape pod, but in the process sacrificed
himself, leading to Gene's lifelong despise of pirates. |
Kei Pirates
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The Kei Pirates were chasing after Hilda in an attempt
to reclaim the stolen XGP15A-2, the ship that was later renamed the Outlaw Star. Masters of Tao magic and having near limitless
wealth and technology to throw at their enemies, they are a force to be reckoned with. |
Kei Pirate Ninjas
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It's never made clear exactly what the disposable ninjas
are that the Kei pirates employ as their underlings, but regardless of whether they're human, android, or robot, they're
rather ineffective in combat. Our heroes have little trouble dispatching them, even in large numbers. |
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